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Enlargeable: meaning, definitions and examples

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enlargeable

 

[ ɪnˈlɑrdʒəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

size increase

Enlargeable refers to something that can be made larger in size or extent. This term is often used in contexts such as design, technology, and art, where elements can be scaled up or modified to fit a larger space or requirement. It can apply to images, documents, or any object that can be resized without losing quality or integrity. The concept is important in areas that require flexibility in dimensions.

Synonyms

expandable, magnifiable, scalable

Examples of usage

  • The image is enlargeable for better visibility.
  • This document is enlargeable for printing.
  • You can use enlargeable graphics for presentations.

Translations

Translations of the word "enlargeable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ampliável

🇮🇳 बढ़ाने योग्य

🇩🇪 vergrößerbar

🇮🇩 dapat diperbesar

🇺🇦 збільшуваний

🇵🇱 powiększalny

🇯🇵 拡大可能な

🇫🇷 agrandissable

🇪🇸 ampliable

🇹🇷 büyütülebilir

🇰🇷 확장 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للتكبير

🇨🇿 rozšiřitelný

🇸🇰 rozšíriteľný

🇨🇳 可放大的

🇸🇮 razširljiv

🇮🇸 stækkanlegur

🇰🇿 ұлғайтуға болатын

🇬🇪 გაფართოებადი

🇦🇿 böyüdülə bilən

🇲🇽 ampliable

Etymology

The word enlargeable is derived from the verb 'enlarge', which itself comes from Middle English 'enlargen', originating from the prefix 'en-' (to cause to be) and the root 'large' (of considerable size). The term has evolved over time as technology and design fields expanded the need to manipulate dimensions for visual and functional purposes. The suffix '-able' is a common English ending that indicates the potential or ability to do something. Consequently, 'enlargeable' conveys not just the ability to grow in size, but also the underlying idea that such growth is feasible and practical in various contexts. The usage of enlargeable has gained prominence particularly in the realms of digital design, where graphics and images are routinely adjusted to meet user needs.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,096, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.